A Celebration of Books,
Writers & LIterary Excellence

Save the Date


Gaithersburg
Book Festival

May 18, 2024

10am – 6pm

Bohrer Park


Exhibit

      

Show Your Stuff on Saturday, May 18, 2024!

UPDATE 2/23: Due to an overwhelming response, we are no longer accepting 2024 Exhibiting Author applications. Please note that authors applying for a booth space to sell their own books do not qualify for “Literary Vendor” spaces.

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status in the week following the submission deadline of March 22.

Literary Vendor application

Food vendor application 

Whether you’re an author, poet, publisher, literary non-profit, rock star food vendor, or have a business that relates to reading or the book industry…the Gaithersburg Book Festival provides you with a great opportunity to connect with nearly 20,000 book lovers. Exhibiting / Vending at the Gaithersburg Book Festival, you’ll have your own space for the day where you can interact with thousands of attendees and showcase your work, literary-related wares, services, and programs.

APPLICATIONS: Food vendor applications are available at this link as an online form, and are due by March 15; all other applications are due by March 22, 2024. Literary Vendor applications may be mailed or emailed to the contact listed on the form. Do not send credit card information via email. Payment will be collected over the phone, for your security.

 

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